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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1937

Page

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Resumption Of War Between Unions Seen

Washington December reports a collapse of peace talks between John L. Lewis and William Green, signaling a revival of the two year civil war within the labor movement. Green and Lewis left without decisions, saying the peace committees would decide later.

Washington Dee John L. Lewis William Green Committee Awercan Federation OF Lawboy Java Ieaders Ings Green Lewis Dume Manre Enire Co George M. Jartison ALBL Peace Nominiseé

Weather Ohio Report Says Rain Flurries Then Snow Likely

A weather bulletin notes occasional rain in Ohio shifting to snow flurries as colder air moves in from the west and north. It details low pressure north of Lake Superior extending south through the Mississippi valley, with a high over Alberta moving toward the northern Rockies and plains. Moderate to heavy rain in the Mississippi valley and light to moderate snow and rain in the Lake region are reported, with temperatures dropping under the northwest high while warmer readings remain from the Mississippi Valley to the Atlantic.

Ohio Lake Superior Mississippi Valley Alberta Rockies Plains States Atlantic Lake Pere

Two of Nation's Best Known Fliers Killed

In Miami on December 4 Richard Archibald completed a non stop flight from San Diego to Pan American air port. Two famed speed pilots Rudy Kling and Frank Haines were killed when their planes lost control during the Silva trophy race. Spectators witnessed the crashes as teams and records continued to be pursued despite the tragedy. Jacqueline Cochran Odlum set a new New York to Miami speed record of four hours, 12 minutes, 28 seconds, surpassing Howard Hughes.

Miami Fla Rudy Kling Lemont Frank Haines Detroit Acme Haines Red Cross Richard Archibald Pan-American Airport San Diego Calif Archibald America Rudy A. Kling Lsts Nanacuvets Kling Lemont, Jr Wii Naif A Omile Eatem Kiing Ekling Theresa Kling Robert Rusty Heard Jacqueline Cochran Odlum New York Howard Hughes New York Avistrix Seversky

Engineers To Hold Meeting Here

Two prominent Ohio engineers will speak at the Lake Erie Society of Professional Engineers and Surveyors quarterly dinner next Wednesday at 6:30 p m in the Elks dining room. Perry Ford secretary of the Ohio Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and J R Burkey president of the Ohio Society will speak. Harwood Lersch chief deputy Lorain County engineers office and local society president will preside.

Ohio Lake Erie Society of Professional Engineers and Surveyors Elks Perry Ford Ohio Board of Registration of Professional Engineers J. R. Burkey Ohio Society of Professional Engineers Harwood Lersch Lorain County Engineers

Crowd packs Elyria GOP victory party at Elks Hall

A huge crowd attended the Republican victory party at the Elyria Elks Hall hosted by the City Campaign Committee with city officials and county officers in attendance. Joseph Q. Petro, elected to win every precinct, greeted guests as Mayor-Elect and addressed the gathering amid entertainment, prizes, and dancing.

Elks Hall Elyria Maya Joseph Q. Petro Petre Petro Howard R. Butler Leonard Smith Joe Boddy Allen Bushman Virginia Kolopos Alice Brandt Cleveland Maureen Decker Junior Bova John Verbal Roger Barnard Elyrians Pete Worthington John Mathis Oscar G. Dunn Republican Carl Curtis Curtis Petro, Marshall, Dunn Butler Harvey Cheney Henristta Colburn

Two Hamilton Teachers Hurt in Auto Crash

Two Hamilton school teachers were injured when their car collided head on with another vehicle on Oberlin road near Lasrnrres road at 9 15 p m. Miss Mary Elizabeth Thomas of 415 Third street and Miss Susie Drake of 126 Erie etred were treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Thomas had a deep scalp laceration while Drake suffered fractured ribs and was kept in the hospital. The other driver was Walter Bischoff of 22 Stanford avenue, and Chris Gable of Avon Lake also reported injuries from a second collision.

Hamilton Oberlin Road Lasrnrres Road Mary Elizabeth Thomas Third Street Susie Drake Erie Etred Thomas Miss Drake Elyria Memorial Hospital Chalmer Davidson Walter Bischoff Stanford Avenue Chris Gable Avon Lake

Electric Car Collision Claims Two Lives in Avon Lake

August Quast, 35, and Irene Quast, 31, managers of Central Laundry Co of Lorain, died in a crash on Jaycox road Avon Lake when their car collided with a Lake Shore trolley at 9 45 p m. The collision derailed the trolley, snapped an electric pole, and toppled it. Six other passengers escaped injury. The couple, who lived on Stop 49 Avon Lake, were returning home in a light laundry truck whose body was demolished. Their daughter was at home with a caregiver. Bodies were taken to Schwartz Funeral Home.

August Quast Central Laundry Company of Lorain Irene Lake Shore Jaycox Road Avon Lake John B. Bucciero Girard, O Cleveland Schwartz Funeral Home

Elyria Elks Memorial Service Honors 16 Deceased Members

The Elyria Lodge of Elks observes its annual memorial service at 3 p m Sunday in the Elks Hall honoring 16 deceased members from the past year. Chief Justice Carl Viergudt of the Ohio Supreme Court will speak as ritual by J M Powell and lodge officers is read. Music by the Elyrians Quartet enhances the program open to the public with similar observances nationwide.

Elyria Lodge of Elks Elks’ Hall F. M. Stevens Erik Whitney W. J. Hillier Tennis Wick E. O. S. Brown Charles W. Cot Ledgc Frank A. Stetson Elyrians Quartet Harland Brown Robert Burns Walter Smith Alan van Wormer Elks

Mystery disease claims ten infants at Chicago hospital

In Chicago at St Elizabeths Hospital a deadly and mysterious infection has killed ten newborns in the nursery. Eight more babies remain seriously ill as doctors race to contain the outbreak. Isolation is urged and autopsies confirm a virulent enteritis with rapid fatality.

Chicago Hospital Chicago St. Elizabeth's Hospital Herman N. Bundesen Board of Health Bundesen St. Elizabeth’s Carol Williams

Auto Plunges Four Narrowly Escape Death

Returning home from the Elyria Grange dance, four young people escaped a car plunge into an artificial pond after the Ford ran off a curve at about 40 miles an hour. Driver Lee Pakerbaren 20 and Helen McIntire 21 along with Robert Trockley 16 and Alice Geide 17 emerged with exposure and hypothermia but survived. two escaped via the windshield and rear, others through a side exit. Wayne Jackson aided the boys to Elyria Memorial Hospital where they were treated for exposure. the girls remained admitted.

Elyria Grange Ford Road Lee Pakerbaren R. D Elyria Helen McIntire West River Road Robert Trockley Alice Geide Anthony Pollock MelIntire Henry Jackson Jackson Geide Wayne Jackson Elyria Memorial Hospital

Annual Toy Shop Campaign Begins

The Elyria Toy Shop for Christmas relief started strong as the K. of C. Toy Shop handed in $21.80 from last year’s balance. Captain Hillier of the Salvation Army said cooperation is growing. About $500 is expected to be raised through milk bottle collections, local industry donations, and individual gifts. Approximately 900 toys will be distributed this Christmas after careful verification of needy child lists.

Elyria K. of C Hillier Salvation Army

Urbana Druggist Killed in Urbana Incident

Urbana police report Ralph Wilson a 57 year old Urbana druggist killed last night when an automobile driven by an unidentified man struck him as he crossed Main Street. Wilson had moved to Urbana from another town years ago. Detectives traced the suspect to a local tavern for questioning.

Urbana Ralph Wilson Drugeiat Pike Jwhewa

58 Called As Witnesses In Grafton Case

Prosecution subpoenas issued for 58 witnesses to appear before a grand jury in special session. The probe, into the October 18 slaying of Louise Hornbeck near Grafton, targets extensive testimony from listed residents, officials, and associates across multiple towns.

Grafton Howard R. Butler Grand Jury Louise Hornbeck Earl Hornbeck Harl Hornbeck Forrest Hornbeck Walter Maple Marshal Novesky Joseph Anderson Mary Eberhart Perry Thompson Edward Bardon Robert Lewis Peter Detterre Evelyn Spanski W. H. Tabler Floy Zacharias Elizabeth Stepanski Clare McNeal Roy Brooks Lawrence William Wetherbee Charles Howser Albert Jarkowski Fred Hughes Mike Suxsevich Gratton Nash Ernie Chipps R.D. Elyria Charles Kingid Elyria R. M. Petsildt Norwalk Hoy Haugsted Clarksfield Carl Saporita Tony Marey Wellington L. W. Young Ashland Dr. S. (. Ward Chalmer Davidson Anthony Pollock

Morality Critiqued by John Carroll Philosopher at St Marys

Rev Leonard R Otting S J Ph D of John Carroll University spoke at St Marys Parish Hall on morality decline. He warned modern life shows public and private ethics breaking down and that people rely less on guidance from others. The lecture titled The Modern Idea of Right and Wrong was the first in a two session series sponsored by St Marys Catholic Study Clubs. The second talk is set for Friday night December 10 at 8 o clock and is open to the public.

America Leonard R. Otting S. J John Carroll University St. Mary’s Parish Hall St. Mary’s Parish Otting

Indicted Autoists Face Fatal Clash Cases

Grand jury returns 29 indictments from 38 cases with two autoists charged in fatal crashes. David Burgess 19 Oberlin and Donald Ray Perry 19 Oberlin College student charged with second degree manslaughter in crashes that killed Zachour George and his five year old son. Herbert Buchanan 23 South Amherst charged after a car struck the family. Buchanan alleged intoxication. Lorain youths 17 to 23 indicted for robbery in multiple incidents including Slutzger grocery store robberies. Other indictments include gas station robberies, burglary and larceny cases against residents of Elyria Wellington Lorain and nearby areas.

Louise Hornbeck David Burgess Oberlin Donald Ray Perry Oberlin College Herbert Buchanan South Amherst Zachour George Buchanan Burgess Perry Hight Lorain Andrew Simko John Szap Peter Calabrese Simeon Slutzger Szap Joseph Geri Slutzger Steve Kolody F,odh Street Joseph Kuznier Frank Toth John Foster James Fisher Kolody Kuznier Milford Horace Elyria Horace Lodi North Streets Alexander Black Anna Yohn Albert Curry Edward Davidson Wellington Arthur Mason Homer Baker Schrott Coal Company Robert Martin Victor Lukasic

Begin Planning For Distribution Of Christmas Baskets

Elyria groups met to plan this years Christmas dinner basket drive. The Not In Empty Stocking Committee held its first 1937 meeting and set a 7 p.m. Friday gathering in City Hall for invited organizations to send representatives. Captain Henry Hillier of the Salvation Army, committee secretary, said 210 baskets were handed out last year and at least that many are likely needed again, with cooperation continuing to avoid duplication of effort.

Elyria Bewiest Henry Hillier Salvation Army Metan-Empty-Stocking

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